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*Kathryn returns from the back room where Pabbi is now resting and clothed. She's just in time to hear Azara.*

I will go with you.

OOG: Cows have hooves...

*Smiles*

Not all Druids seek an animal form. Most, I would think, merely seek to understand and commune with nature.

*Turns serious again and walks to the rooms*

One moment before we leave.

*Knocks on Mara's door*

Mara, would you please come out for a moment and tell me if you recognize this person?

*If she follows, Dallid leads her to Kathryn's room and shows her Pabbi*

Mara follows Dallid to Pabbi, looks at her for a long moment and finally shakes her head. "She doesn't look familiar to me. Sorry...She has a pretty face though. I will draw her someday. When I get a chance to draw again that is. I shall add her to my collection or at least start a new one if we can't find my old one."

I look forward to seeing it. Thank you. Her name is Pabbi, and Bear seems to hold her in high regard. I needed to know if she was involved in his schemes. That does seem unlikely - all the more so as you do not know her. Now please come to the main hall for a moment. I'd like you to understand what is happening.

*Returns to the main hall*

Arthos, are you willing to stay here and watch over the hall? I would like to accompany Azara in search of Ka, in the event his absence is due to injury, but someone must remain here.

*Arthos shakes his head yes*

Have fun hunting. I'll keep an eye on things here. I'll try my hand cooking, I might be able to make something that doesn't taste burnt.

*Grins and opens the doors for the group*

*Looks over to Dallid and Kathryn*

Let's get goin' then.

*Turns to Arthos*

I will make certain we'll be back as quick as I can lead us through the woods.

*Goes out the door*

Mara, Arthos here will see to your protection.

*Stands by him, and begins to heal the wound inflicted by Pabbi*

If you need anything, do not hesitate to seek his aid. As Azara said, we will return as quickly as possible.

*Once the healing is complete, goes outside with Azara*

Mara nods and smiles meekly. As you go out the door you catch the faintest whisper, "Be careful."

Over the guild hall, the dark clouds roll in and thunderous rain begins to fall upon the roof. Inside, Mara begins whispering to herself and heads over to where Dazaril lay, still unconscious. She sits on the ground by Dazaril's head and places it in her lap. She brushes back her hair with her fingers, getting it out of her eyes. Still whispering, the children gather round, trying to make sense of this strange young lady who in every step, every stroke, every action seems at the same time affectionate and yet deeply afraid. The way her hands shake as she soothes the unconscious woman suggests a deep fear, if not terror, though she continues anyway, refusing to heed it, determined to care for this woman in need. And as the children and others gather nearer, not only fear is painted on her face, but clearly an underlying sorrow as seen in the quivering lips and the single tear that rolls slowly down her cheek and onto the woman below. Closer still and the words can be made out, understood, a whispered song continually repeated,

Fear not my child
for you are safe
In mother's arms
ne'er far from grace
Explore and learn
fear not the fall
For mother's love
combats it all
But when we part
and dangers rise
My love will find
my daughter's cries

As the swirling winds rattle the windows and the rain clatters against the roof of the guild hall, Dazaril wakens with a start, but quickly hushed by Mara. "It's okay," Mara tells her, "Rest."

Dazaril looks up, confused, but she lies back down on Mara's lap, as if trusting her implicitly. Some of the children gather round, snuggling closer to their mothers.

When the door opens and the wind crashes through, many in the room look up, startled. But as Kathryn and Dallid walk through, back into the guild hall, Mara smiles...

*Kathryn wipes the rain out of her eyes then looks for Arthos*

Could we step into the back room?

*Stops for a second, surprised by the unexpected calm within the hall, then nods to Mara and turns to Arthos*

Where was Ka last seen? I'd like to see if I might pick up his trail from there.

*Looks out a window*

Though I fear this turn in weather may thwart my meager skills. If only Giddeon were here to aid such efforts.

*Arthos welcomes everyone back into the guild hall. Turns to Lady Katherine*

I will right back

*Arthos bows to the children and ladies*

If you would escuse me, I will gone for but a momonent

*As Arthos heads back he hears Dallid and he turns to speak with him*

Ka, the last time I saw him was he was storming off into the woods after helping these good people to town. He looked alittle more angery than usual than normal so I left him alone. I wouldn't worry about him just yet. If he doesn't come back to the guild after the storm than we should start looking for him. His tracks are propably already washed away with this rain.

*Arthos turns and heads to the back*

*once Kathryn and Arthos are in the back room, Kathryn very quietly describes the search that she, Azara, and Dallid went on for Bear's hideout.*

Azara is waiting there now for us, but I really think we should find Ka first if possible. If not, then perhaps we should consider asking Don Mayo and maybe the Phoenix clan to join us.